The new Audemars Piguet Manufacture in Meyrin is much more than a simple modernization: it is a transformation of an existing industrial site where heritage value serves as the starting point for a contemporary, precise, measured, and environmentally responsible project.

Clarma collaborated on this exemplary project as a trusted partner for lighting solutions. We worked with 3E Ingénieurs Sàrl, an electrical engineering firm based in Geneva, to plan and supply the lighting for the workshops. This close collaboration made it possible to integrate lighting solutions that align with the ambitious vision of the FdMP architects studio, which blends heritage and innovation by reinterpreting the original structure to accommodate new uses related to fine watchmaking.

Gyon Intralighting

Gyon Intralighting

Intralighting

Project Challenges

The photometric requirements for production were stringent: 800 lux at the working plane (80 cm), UGR < 16, uniformity > 0.6, and DALI 2 control, with a strict prohibition on glare or visible LED dots on the dials and glass panels. From a mechanical standpoint, the suspension systems required a precise mounting center distance to anchor directly to the slab’s structural grid. Finally, the scale of the project necessitated complex logistics, with deliveries split by zone and by floor.

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The Gyon luminaire in the LPD configuration represents the perfect blend of technical performance and workplace well-being. For a project of this scale and with these high standards, it was the ideal lighting solution.

Elio Da Costa

CEO / Lighting designer

Elio Da Costa

Clarma's Response and Value Provided

We have implemented an exceptional LDP optical system (primary lens and microprismatic filter), which was favored by more than 90% of employees during an on-site test against a competitor’s product. Our engineering team optimized the installation by pre-wiring each 5-meter luminaire for direct connection, thereby simplifying maintenance. From the initial photometric study through commissioning, we orchestrated a customized logistics plan with six staggered delivery phases, ensuring a seamless deployment.

We know that inadequate lighting causes headaches, eye strain, and difficulty concentrating. Our solution therefore creates a healthy and productive work environment, where the quality of light promotes the concentration and precision essential to fine watchmaking. The absence of glare reduces eye strain and the risk of eye fatigue; furthermore, optimized lighting improves employees’ well-being and mood, and our approach is part of an eco-responsible strategy consistent with the project’s values.

This collaboration reflects our conviction that lighting is a strategic element in a project’s success, just as much as architecture or spatial organization. We do not simply supply lighting fixtures; we create integrated lighting solutions that support our partners’ vision and objectives.

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